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Distance from Gwangju to Beijing

Straight line

1,068 km
664 mi · 577 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 50 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Beijing?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 1,068 km in a straight line, that is 664 miles or 577 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Gwangju, Beijing lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 37.6478°, 121.8245°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gwangju from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Gwangju and Beijing is 1,068 km (664 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Beijing from Gwangju?

Beijing is to the north-west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 50 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.